śrī pratyaṅgirā sarvārtha sādhaka kavacaṃ
श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा सर्वार्थ साधक कवचम्
It is a common pursuit of mankind, to find success in all undertakings to lead a good life. Based on one’s karma, usually the inherited karma from past lives, one can find things coming on a platter or just the opposite, that is, nothing seems to work, irrespective of how hard we try and achieve our goals. Seeking divine assistance through rituals, talismans and other blessings from priests also don’t seem to help in many cases.
There are also situations in some cases, where one can face a grave threat to one’s life, suffering from chronic diseases or facing imminent danger from powerful sources. If all other means of addressing the threats fail, then one tends to look towards mantra japa or sadhana.
There are many sādhanas to address the common problems that affect mankind. Usually, one starts with the Vedic mantras, ślokas, sahasranāmas etc, before trying out the mantra japa of popular deities.
Śrī Vidya sādhana is considered supreme, amongst all sādhanas. Embedded deep within the śrī Vidya sādhana, is the sādhana related to śrī pratyaṅgirā, who’s the most ferocious manifestation and aspect of śrī māta. She falls under the ugra (ferocious) devatā category, just like Kāli, Vārahi and the mahāvidyas etc. Pratyagirā Devi is a manifestation of the Supreme Parabrahma Svarūpini Lalita Devi who is the Śiva-śakty-aikya-rūpiṇī (Lalitha Sahasranama 999). Śrī Pratyangirā Devi has the head of a male lion and body of a woman, depicting the union of Śiva and Śakti. Śrī Pratyangirā Devi, is also called as Narasimhika, interpreting that she is the feminine energy form or the power of Lord Narasimha, the lion headed avatār of Lord Viṣṇu.
Sādhana of ugra devatās falls under the tantra category and is generally recommended only for advanced upasakas or devotees. For most worldly desires, the general pantheon of gods and goddess sādhanas are sufficient. Only when things get out of hand and when faced with grave threat and imminent danger, should one consider the ugra devatā sādhanas.
It is written that the mere laughter of śrī pratyaṅgirā can align the stars and galaxies. Such is Her power and invoking Her grace, is to utilize tremendous force against enemies for protecting one’s own life or that of close family and friends from near death situations, deep debt, very chronic diseases, unfair competition and huge business losses forcing closure or bankruptcy etc.
śrī pratyaṅgirā is seen as an aspect of śrī bhadra kāli, as well as siddha lakṣmi. She is therefore a combination of abundant wealth as well as humungous strength and force to overcome any challenges.
The word ‘artha’ in Sanskrit, refers to acquiring all the means to satisfy one’s worldly pursuits. This includes health, wealth, education, status and power in society, as well as recognition. The word ‘sarva’ in Sanskrit refers to ‘all encompassing’ or ‘everything’. Sarvārtha, therefore indicates accomplishment of all worldly desires and pursuits. The word ‘nāma’ means ‘name’ and ‘kavacaṃ’ refers to armour or shield.
The śrī pratyaṅgirā sarvārtha nāma sādhaka kavacaṃ is one special prayer for accomplishing all worldly desires and obtaining abundant wealth, both material and spiritual. It is also a prayer to destroy all enemies, external and internal. The internal enemies refer to health issues, as well as psychological fears and distracting thoughts, extremely bad and debilitating karmas obstructing progress and any other issues that impair our ability to succeed in life.
Those who are already in the path of śrī Vidya, may consider invoking this kavacaṃ as needed. It is usually suggested to get initiated prior to reciting such powerful stotras. But one can also pray very sincerely to the divine mother to seek Her grace and recite the kavacaṃ. The power and results may vary based on One’s karma, as well as dedication and effort in recitation. Rest assured, this is one of the most powerful prayers that have originated from the tantras and can produce amazing results, when recited sincerely over a reasonable period of time.
An audio rendering of this stotra is available in this link.
Devyuvāca ( देव्युवाच )
bhagavan sarvadharmajña, sarvaśāstrārthapāraga।
devyāḥ pratyaṅgirāyāśca kavacaṃ, yat prakāśitam॥1॥
भगवन् सर्वधर्मज्ञ सर्वशास्त्रार्थपारग।
देव्याः प्रत्यङ्गिरायाश्च कवचं यत् प्रकाशितम्॥१॥
Śrī Devi speaks:- Oh Lord! Savior of the Universe, upholder of all laws and divinity personified! The most knowledgeable, accomplished and all powerful One! Oh Bhairava, My dear Lord! What is the all fetching and most fulfilling kavacaṃ of śrī pratyaṅgirā devi, that you have created for the benefit of the universe?
sarvārthasādhanaṃ nāma kathayasva, mayi prabho।
सर्वार्थसाधनं नाम कथयस्व मयि प्रभो।
Oh my dear Lord Bhairava! May I please be blessed with the secrets of this all accomplishing kavacaṃ?
Bhairava uvāca ( भैरव उवाच )
śṛṇu devi pravakṣyāmi, kavacaṃ paramādbhutam॥2॥
शृणु देवि प्रवक्ष्यामि कवचं परमाद्भुतम्॥२॥
Śrī Bhairava speaks:- My dear devi! Please listen attentively, I’ll reveal the most wondrous, very effective and all accomplishing kavacaṃ of Śrī pratyaṅgirā!
sarvārthasādhanaṃ nāma, trailokye cā'tidurlabham।
sarvasiddhimayaṃ devi, sarvaiśvarya pradāyakam॥3॥
सर्वार्थसाधनं नाम त्रैलोक्ये चाऽतिदुर्लभम्।
सर्वसिद्धिमयं देवि सर्वैश्वर्य प्रदायकम्॥३॥
This kavacaṃ of Śrī pratyaṅgirā, ranks amongst the most difficult to obtain and rarest or rare kavacas, in all the three worlds. This produces ALL WEALTH that’s obtainable by anyone and also grants all siddhis/magical powers.
paṭhanācchr-vaṇān-martyas-trailokya-aiśvarya-bhāg bhavet।
sarvāsādhakasyā'sya, kavacasya, ṛṣiḥ śivaḥ॥4॥
पठनाच्छ्र् -वणान्-मर्त्यस्-त्रैलोक्य-ऐश्वर्य-भाग् भवेत्।
सर्वासाधकस्याऽस्य कवचस्य ऋषिः शिवः॥४॥
Sincerely and very attentively reading this kavacaṃ and/or listening on a regular basis, may grant the devotee, all the wealth of the three worlds. Have no doubts about this, Dear One: I’m the seer of this kavaca mantra – śiva.
chando virāṭ, parāśaktirjagaddhātrī ca devatā।
dharmā'rthakāmamokṣeṣu, viniyogaḥ prakīrtitaḥ॥5॥
छन्दो विराट् पराशक्तिर्जगद्धात्री च देवता।
धर्माऽर्थकाममोक्षेषु विनियोगः प्रकीर्तितः॥५॥
The Chandas of this mantra is virāṭ, the devatā is parāśaktirjagaddhātrī, who is śrī pratyaṅgirā. One may utilize this kavaca mantra, for fulfillment of all righteous desires, as well as for obtaining mokṣa or liberation.
The viniyoga for the kavaca, is below.
Viniyogaḥ ( विनियोगः ) :-
oṃ śrī sarvārtha sādhaka kavacasya śiva ṛṣiḥ।
virāṭ chandaḥ। śrīmat pratyaṅgirā devatā। aiṃ bījaṃ। hrīṃ śaktiḥ।
śrīṃ kīlakaṃ śrī sadāśiva devatā prītyarthe pāṭhe viniyogaḥ॥
ॐ श्री सर्वार्थ साधक कवचस्य शिव ऋषिः।
विराट् छन्दः। श्रीमत् प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता। ऐं बीजं। ह्रीं शक्तिः।
श्रीं कीलकं श्री सदाशिव देवता प्रीत्यर्थे पाठे विनियोगः॥
For reciting the śrī sarvārtha sādhaka kavacaṃ, the Seer is śiva, meter of the mantra is virāṭ, the revered deity is śrī pratyaṅgirā, the wedge or the key to the success of the mantra is śrīṃ and this kavaca mantra is invoked, to please the deity śrīmat pratyaṅgirā and śrī sadāśiva to grant all the wishes we seek as well as to obtain the grace of the invoked deities.
oṃ praṇavaṃ me śiraḥ pātu, vāgbhavaśca lalāṭakam।
hrīṃ pātu dakṣanetraṃ me, lakṣmīrvāma sureśvarī॥1॥
ॐ प्रणवं मे शिरः पातु वाग्भवश्च ललाटकम्।
ह्रीं पातु दक्षनेत्रं मे लक्ष्मीर्वाम सुरेश्वरी॥१॥
The bīja mantra “oṃ” (ॐ) protects one’s head. The vāg-bīja sarasvatī mantra “aiṃ” (ऐं), protects the forehead. The śakti bīja mantra “hrīṃ” (ह्रीं), protects the right eye, while the lakṣmī bīja mantra “śrīṃ” (श्रीं), protects the left eye.
The protection implied here, is for shielding us against misinformation as well as misleading knowledge and steering us towards gaining the ultimate knowledge or Brahma jñāna, for self-realization and spiritual liberation. This śloka implicitly suggests the enhancement of the Ājñā and Sahasrāra cakras and gaining enhanced perception of the ultimate reality within and around us.
pratyaṅgirā dakṣakarṇaṃ, vāme kāmeśvarī tathā।
lakṣmīḥ prāṇaṃ sadā pātu, vadanaṃ pātu keśavaḥ॥2॥
प्रत्यङ्गिरा दक्षकर्णं वामे कामेश्वरी तथा।
लक्ष्मीः प्राणं सदा पातु वदनं पातु केशवः॥२॥
Pratyaṅgirā devī is the protector of the right ear, while kāmeśvarī (a form of śakti) protects the left ear. Lakṣmī protects the life sustaining force prāṇa and the face is protected by keśava (Lord kṛṣṇa/viṣṇu).
Protection of the ears, refers to listening to the right kind of advice as well as music, scriptures, documents and any knowledge, that would help us progress both materially and spiritually. The deities Pratyaṅgirā devī and kāmeśvarī, help to ensure that most of the unnecessary sounds and knowledge are kept away, to help retain our state of mind and progress. Likewise, Lakṣmī ensures that we get sufficient amounts of the life sustaining force prāṇa, as well as material and spiritual abundance to live a full and contented life! Keśava ensures that we put up a pleasant face and also have the courage, to put up a brave face to endure hardship of any kind. He ensures that the Prāṇa binds into our being, as long as our karma allows.
gaurī tu rasanāṃ pātu, kaṇṭhaṃ pātu maheśvaraḥ।
skandhadeśaṃ ratiḥ pātu, bhujau tu makaradhvajaḥ॥3॥
गौरी तु रसनां पातु कण्ठं पातु महेश्वरः।
स्कन्धदेशं रतिः पातु भुजौ तु मकरध्वजः॥३॥
Gaurī (śakti) protects the tongue and the taste buds, maheśvarā protects the throat. Our shoulders are protected by ratī (consort of Kāmadevā or cupid) and the arms by makaradvaja or Kāmadevā.
The protection of the tongue by Gaurī, is to ensure that we always speak the Truth and help guide not only ourselves, but all others around us to seek the Truth and live a virtuous life. Our tastes and liking, gradually shift towards life’s higher purpose and we do not get bogged down by petty needs. Maheśvarā enhances the throat cakra Viśuddha and helps us gulp and prevent mistruths to be spoken by us. He ensures that we preach the right path and also lead the same. Rati ensures that we can shoulder any responsibilities that fall upon us and do not shy away from the same. The broad shoulders will be ably assisted by the strong arms provided by Kāmadevā. He also ensures that we spread true love and affection towards others. We gradually overcome lust and our passion is directed towards righteous purposes!
śaṅkhanidhiḥ karau pātu, vakṣe padmanidhistathā।
brāhmī madhyaṃ sadā pātu, nābhīṃ pātu maheśvarī॥4॥
शङ्खनिधिः करौ पातु वक्षे पद्मनिधिस्तथा।
ब्राह्मी मध्यं सदा पातु नाभीं पातु महेश्वरी॥४॥
Śaṅkhanidhi protects the hands, while the breasts and chest are protected by padmanidhi. Brāhmī protects the middle portion of the body and the navel is protected by maheśvarī (śakti).
The protection of hands by Śaṅkhanidhi, ensures that we not only have able hands to perform our jobs and take care of our material needs, but we also lend a helping hand to others in need and ensure that we play our part towards the betterment of the society and community in general. Padmanidhi ensures that we have a well-built personality to not only please others, but also to ensure that we can take in enough amounts of the life sustaining force prāṇa, through our expanded lungs, to keep our mind totally focused on the tasks at hand. Brāhmī ensures that our heart cakra Anāhata, is well developed, to help us transform to a very pleasing and loving presence/personality. We derive great satisfaction through all our actions. Maheśvarī enhances the navel cakra Maṇipūra and provides us the courage to pursue all undertakings, both material and spiritual.
kaumārī pṛṣṭhadeśaṃ tu, guhyaṃ rakṣatu vaiṣṇavī।
vārāhīṃ ca kaṭiṃpātu, caindrī pātu padadvayam॥5॥
कौमारी पृष्ठदेशं तु गुह्यं रक्षतु वैष्णवी।
वाराहीं च कटिंपातु चैन्द्री पातु पदद्वयम्॥५॥
The buttocks are protected by kaumārī, while the genitals are protected by vaiṣṇavī. The waist is protected by vārāhī, while the legs are protected by aindrī (indrāṇī).
Kaumārī will ensure that the root cakra Mūlādhāra, is activated and our spiritual ascent begins, with the rise of the kuṇḍalinī. Our attachments and perceptions to the material world begin to change and we tend to also move towards spiritual pursuits. Overall, our quality of life is slowly enhanced. Vaiṣṇavī will engerize the sacral cakra Svādhiṣṭhāna and channel our energies towards the higher cakras. All material desires begin to manifest and our accomplishments in the material realm also become pronounced. Vārāhī ensures that we’re ready to face all the challenges that the material and spiritual realms could throw at us and prepares us to overcome the same. She also ensures our victory in all undertakings! Aindrī gives us a firm footing in both the spiritual and material realms and ensures that we do not fall in our pursuit and ultimately gain happiness in both the material and spiritual worlds.
bhāryāṃ (bhartāraṃ) rakṣatu cāmuṇḍā, lakṣmī rakṣatu putrakān।
indraḥ pūrve sadā pātu, āgneyāṃ agnidevatā॥6॥
भार्यां (भर्तारं) रक्षतु चामुण्डा लक्ष्मी रक्षतु पुत्रकान्।
इन्द्रः पूर्वे सदा पातु आग्नेयां अग्निदेवता॥६॥
Cāmuṇḍā protects our spouse and Lakṣmī protects our children.
Indrā protects us from the East direction, while Agni protects us from the South-East direction.
Our material and spiritual journey is amply aided, by the protection of our spouse by Cāmuṇḍā and the children by Lakṣmī. All familial worries are gradually removed and happiness is ensured in due course of time. The cardinal lords starting from Indra and ending with Ananta, ensure that we receive protection as well as knowledge from all directions. This is also to imply that the presence of the divine is in every direction and we should accept with humility all the love and blessings we receive from different sources. All doors open up from every direction to help us reach our material and spiritual pursuits.
yāmye yamaḥ sadā pātu, nairṛtyāṃ nirṛtistathā।
paścime varuṇaḥ pātu, vāyavyāṃ vāyudevatā॥7॥
याम्ये यमः सदा पातु नैरृत्यां निरृतिस्तथा।
पश्चिमे वरुणः पातु वायव्यां वायुदेवता॥७॥
Yama protects us from the South direction and nirṛti protects from the South-West direction. Varuṇa protects from the West, while Vāyu protects from the North-West.
saumyāṃ somaḥ sadā pātu ca, īśānyāmīśvaro vibhuḥ।
ūrdhvaṃ prajāpatiḥ pātu, hyadhaścā'nantadevatā॥8॥
सौम्यां सोमः सदा पातु चैशान्यामीश्वरो विभुः।
ऊर्ध्वं प्रजापतिः पातु ह्यधश्चाऽनन्तदेवता॥८॥
Soma (moon) protects us from the North, while Vibhu īśvara, protects us from the North-East. Prajāpati (Brahma) protects us from the upward direction and Anata deva protects us from the bottom direction.
rājadvāre śmaśāne tu, araṇye prāntare tathā।
jale sthale cā'ntarikṣe, śatrūṇāṃ nigrahe tathā॥9॥
राजद्वारे श्मशाने तु अरण्ये प्रान्तरे तथा।
जले स्थले चाऽन्तरिक्षे शत्रूणां निग्रहे तथा॥९॥
To protect us from enemies and coercive forces entering through the main door, cemetery, forests, cities and towns, water, land and from the cosmos -
etābhiḥ sahitā devī, caturbījā maheśvarī।
pratyaṅgirā mahāśaktiḥ, sarvatra māṃ sadā'vatu॥10॥
एताभिः सहिता देवी चतुर्बीजा महेश्वरी।
प्रत्यङ्गिरा महाशक्तिः सर्वत्र मां सदाऽवतु॥१०॥
And from all destructive forces of all hues and variations, the One who’s bīja mantra is formed from the four bījakṣara mantras (ka+ṣa+a+ṃ = kṣaṃ [क्षं] ) the great maheśvarī and manifestation of the divine mother – śrī pratyaṅgirā devī along with her retinue, protect us at all times!
śrī pratyaṅgirā devī through Her divine grace grants us all the desires, favors, wishes and helps us achieve all the material, as well as spiritual pursuits that we undertake.
Phalaśrutiḥ ( फलश्रुतिः )
iti te kathitaṃ devi, sārātsāraṃ parātparam।
sarvārthe-sādhanaṃ nāma kavacaṃ, paramādbhutam॥1॥
इति ते कथितं देवि सारात्सारं परात्परम्।
सर्वार्थे-साधनं नाम कवचं परमाद्भुतम्॥१॥
Dear Devi! I have mentioned to you the most essential and containing the gist of all protection and abundance mantras in the form of the sarvārtha sādhanaṃ nāma kavacaṃ. This is the most wondrous kavacaṃ in existence and can produce excellent results, as summarized below.
asyā'pi paṭhanātsadyaḥ, kubero'pi dhaneśvaraḥ।
indrādyāḥ sakalā devāḥ, dhāraṇātpaṭhanādyataḥ॥2॥
अस्याऽपि पठनात्सद्यः कुबेरोऽपि धनेश्वरः।
इन्द्राद्याः सकला देवाः धारणात्पठनाद्यतः॥२॥
Those who recite the kavacaṃ with unstinted devotion to YOU, in the form of śrī pratyaṅgirā devī, will accumulate over a period of time, all the riches and splendor like Kubera, the treasurer of the devās. Lord Indra, Āditya (Sun) and many other devās have recited this kavacaṃ, to attain great mystical powers and rose in wealth and position.
sarvasiddhīśvaro santaḥ, sarvaiśvaryamavāpnuyuḥ।
prītimanye'nyataḥ kṛtvā, kamalā niścalā gṛhe॥3॥
सर्वसिद्धीश्वरो सन्तः सर्वैश्वर्यमवाप्नुयुः।
रीतिमन्येऽन्यतः कृत्वा कमला निश्चला गृहे॥३॥
All devās have recited this kavacaṃ, to attain all the great mystical powers and wealth. Recite this with utmost love, to ensure all blessings of wealth, stability, health and peace in the household!
vāṇīṃ ca nivaset vaktre, satyaṃ satyaṃ na saṃśayaḥ।
yo dhārayati puṇyātmā, sarvārthasādhanābhidham॥4॥
वाणीं च निवसेत् वक्त्रे सत्यं सत्यं न संशयः।
यो धारयति पुण्यात्मा सर्वार्थसाधनाभिधम्॥४॥
One who wears or recites this sarvārtha sādhaka kavacaṃ with unstinted devotion, will have a splendid voice and gain the blessings of śrī sarasvati devī and thereby supreme knowledge of all arts and sciences. Have no doubts about this, as this is guaranteed!
kavacaṃ paramaṃ puṇyaṃ, so'pi puṇyavatāṃ varaḥ।
sarvaiśvaryayuto bhūtvā, trailokyavijayī bhavet॥5॥
कवचं परमं पुण्यं सोऽपि पुण्यवतां वरः।
सर्वैश्वर्ययुतो भूत्वा त्रैलोक्यविजयी भवेत्॥५॥
This sarvārtha sādhaka kavacaṃ grants great puṇya or blessings ensuring a good life filled with good karma. One can accumulate abundant good karma, to obtain all the riches of the three worlds and victorious in all efforts.
puruṣo dakṣiṇe bāhau, nārī vāma bhuje tathā।
bahuputravatī bhūyād, bandhyā'pi labhyate sutam॥6॥
पुरुषो दक्षिणे बाहौ नारी वाम भुजे तथा।
बहुपुत्रवती भूयाद् बन्ध्याऽपि लभ्यते सुतम्॥६॥
Men who wear this sarvārtha sādhaka kavacaṃ as an amulet and recite with utmost devotion on their right arm and women who wear on their left arm, will gain a very happy married life and a blessed family with successful children. The power of the kavacaṃ is so strong, than even close relatives will gain the said benefits!
brahmāstrādīni śastrāṇi, naiva kṛntanti tattanum।
etatkavacamajñātvā, yo japetparameśvarīm॥7॥
ब्रह्मास्त्रादीनि शस्त्राणि नैव कृन्तन्ति तत्तनुम्।
एतत्कवचमज्ञात्वा यो जपेत्परमेश्वरीम्॥७॥
Those who wear this sarvārtha sādhaka kavacaṃ and recite with utmost devotion, gain tremendous protection of śrī pratyaṅgirā devī. No weapons or forces can harm them. Even the most powerful brahmāstra cannot hurt, or even the wrath of ādi śakti, i.e. Yourself, cannot tear apart the protection offered by this divine form of Yourself as śrī pratyaṅgirā, the atharvaṇa bhadra kāli. Those who recite the japa mantras of śrī pratyaṅgirā, without knowing this kavacaṃ -
dāridryaṃ paramaṃ prāpya, so'cirānmṛtyumāpnuyāt ।
दारिद्र्यं परमं प्राप्य सोऽचिरान्मृत्युमाप्नुयात् ।
Will very soon, suffer from extreme poverty, innumerable troubles and attain an untimely death.
(A warning to recite the kavacaṃ, PRIOR to the mantra sadhana of śrī pratyaṅgirā devi.)
śrī rudrayāmala tantre, pañcāṅgakhaṇḍe, pratyaṅgirāyāḥ, sarvārthasādhanaṃ nāmakaṃ kavacaṃ, paripūrṇam।
श्री रुद्रयामल तन्त्रे पञ्चाङ्गखण्डे प्रत्यङ्गिरायाः सर्वार्थसाधनं नामकं कवचं परिपूर्णम् ।
Thus ends, the extract from the tantric manual - śrī rudrayāmala tantra, 5th division - śrī pratyaṅgirāyāḥ sarvārtha sādhanaṃ nāmakaṃ kavacaṃ.
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March 30, 2018 02:38 PM
Krishna Sir, Thank you for posting such Rare Kavacham of Sri Prathyangira. How many recitations per day one should do for complete cure of chronic disease.
March 30, 2018 10:52 PM
Dear Rakesh, There is no specific requirement as to how many times one should recited. Even reciting once a day with full concentration on the form of śrī pratyaṅgirā,, will fetch you all the results. In this context, we should not expect to be cured magically, but should hope for the correct treatment for full recovery. She as the divine Mother, will provide all the means to fulfill the needs of Her devotees.
April 01, 2018 08:10 PM
Dear Krishna, Thank you for your prompt reply and help. I have another query, I have heard that Sri Pratyangira mantra should never be recited without doing 1000 times Gayatri Mantra due to the heat generated by the mantra. If this the case with this Maha Kavacham also? I would like also to thank you and Guruji Ravii for your immense help regarding my health issue.
April 01, 2018 09:19 PM
The kavacam is different from the mantra sādhana, which is much more powerfuḷ For the kavacam, thereś no need to recite the Gāyatri mantra. In cases where there is a lot of heat generated in the body, it is best to recite the Bālā mantra. Usually, this does not happen with the kavacaṃ and it is very safe to recite.
August 15, 2020 03:22 PM
do u mean the mantra sadhana is more powerful than kavacha recitation?
August 19, 2020 04:36 AM
In general this is correct. You must treat kavaca-s such as these as mālā mantras that are initiated along with or after sufficient recitation of the mūla mantra and āvaraṇa pūja,
April 08, 2018 08:09 AM
Dear sir, when will you provide us with Bala Kavacham and Bala sahasranama and Lalitha kavacham? I pefer just focusing on Laliitha, I need it so badly. I need to built more and more bidges with her and in my book I need to recite her kavachams and ssahasranamas, please address my need, pease have compassion and give me bala sahasranama and kavacham and lalitha kavacham.
April 08, 2018 09:00 PM
We will publish the kavachams very soon. The sahasranamam can be published in due course of time.
April 08, 2018 10:09 PM
Thats so amazing to hear. I really need more bala and lalitha stuff to worship them because I love them, I wanna be one with them.
July 19, 2018 05:16 PM
i read this kavacham and feel very superb energetic just after 3 days. but due to some reason i stopped it to read. now i again read with full faith and dedication but no same feeling at all. what should i do? i also heard that if u stopped to chant some mantra/kavach , its siddhi disappear and it can never be achieved again.
July 20, 2018 05:39 AM
You can resume chanting the kavacam. It is normal for the energy levels to dip and rise again. Complete siddhi takes a lot of time and effort. it is best not to aspire for it. Recite the kavacam with devotion and concentration, results will follow in due course of time.
July 20, 2018 03:30 PM
Dear Krishan ,Thanks for reply but it was my experience in 4-5 mantras which i left to chant due to some reason i never achieve that siddhi again , i asked for help with some other people of this line they also told that siddhi once gone never be gained again. one more question how can i change my name here in this website:)
July 20, 2018 11:46 PM
It is a perspective shared by some. It is best not to aspire for any siddhis and let the mantra/deity help us towards our goal of self-realization. In many instances, the sadhanas are performed for material purposes. In those cases, chances are that some benefits may accrue and that could be a one-time affair. It is best not to aspire for any benefits and let the deity lead us towards self-realization. Unless the mantra is aligned with the breath and the concentration is very strong, siddhi or any benefits accruing from the mantras is very rare.
November 10, 2018 05:55 PM
Dear Krishna ji, thank you for writing so many great articles for spiritual aspirants. I am actually confused on which one to follow after reading many many articles over the internet. I am sure that my quest would stop here with your answer. I would like to ask you which mantra japa / kavacham (fine with the ugra devatas too) gives the quickest results for a person who wants to attain immense wealth, name and fame in the society?
November 10, 2018 10:53 PM
The general answer to this question would be Śrī Siddhalakṣmī Stotram and mantra. Experts are of the opinion that one may benefit most by worshipping the deity/deities associated with one's birth star (moon's star at the time of birth). One can also argue that it should be the star associated with janma lagna (ascendant at the time of birth) etc. Most commonly followed is the moon's star. Of all the Mahāvidya-s, Kamalā Devi who is Mahālakṣmī is a clear choice for the wealth seekers. It must be noted that She is also one of the most difficult to please. Śrī Siddhalakṣmī is note other than śrī pratyaṅgirā. This kavacam might be the one best suited for you. I would recommend you to try the mantras and stotras of Śrī Siddhalakṣmī as well. We will post them very soon.
November 11, 2018 01:34 PM
Siddhi mantra is derived from one's name and D20 charts. It has nothing to do with birth star.
November 14, 2018 02:21 AM
Thank you for this important translation. I especially appreciate the warning at the end of the Phalaśrutiḥ . Too many people are teaching powerful mantra with no kavacam or proper guidance, and it is dangerous. Your service is a gift to all beings. Sri Matre Namaha!
February 03, 2019 09:28 AM
Namaste. I have read the complete article about Sri Lalitha Sahasranaama (An interpretation of 1000 names), and sincerely thank you for the detailed explanations. Since nothing happens without Her wish, I attribute stumbling on this informative web site to the Divine Mother, even though I have not take any initiation from the sources listed on this site. However, I am initiated into the SriVIdya practice from two gurus (again it is her leela), and currently practicing Sri Bala mantra. My questions are: 1. Is it OK to recite Sri Prathyangira Devi Sarvartha Kavacham listed on this site whenever I feel that additional protection is needed (out of fear or on sensing negative energy)? 2. What is the difference between Sri LakshmiNrusimha tatva and Sri Pratyangira Devi shakti? I ask this question because of the very similar images. Is it safer to recite Sri LakshmiNrusimha Karavalambana strotram on a daily basis than Sri Prathyangira Devi Sarvartha kavacham? With respectful pranams, Anil
February 03, 2019 09:47 PM
Bala mantra is sufficient to give protection no need to go for additional mantra. Pratyangira kavacha produced in the website is very potent than any stotras. I would suggest you to chant Bala mantra as it is more beneficial for providing all round improvement and protection
February 05, 2019 06:21 AM
I am totally in agreement with Jayanth ji's reply. Please stick only to Bālā mantra. There is no need to recite this kavacam. You may recite the Bālā Kavacam provided on this site or from any other source. The answers to your questions below -
1. Unless there is extreme fear and effects of black magic or if things are really in a bad shape or if there is a strong attraction to this most fierce form of Devi, I would suggest the more gentle forms of Devi, such as Bālā, Bhuvaneśvarī etc. instead of Vārāhī, Pratyaṅgirā, Kāli etc.There is a danger of karmas burning up really fast in the case of ugra devatas that not many have the capability to overcome. For most purposes, Bālā devi is best.
2. Śrī Pratyaṅgirā is also called as Narasiṃhika, the śakti of Lord Narasiṃha. The Karāvalamba Stotram can be recited if you wish to recite it instead of this kavacam. This Kavacam is much more powerful than that stotram, but both offer protection from all negative energies.
February 08, 2019 08:16 PM
Thank you very much, Jayanth-ji. Sorry for the delay in responding. For some reason my ID kept failing.
February 08, 2019 08:37 PM
Thank you very much, Krishna-ji. 1. You are very right. I think I still haven't been able to figure out how to 'digest' (so to speak) the progress I am making with divine grace, and falling back 2 steps each time. Arjuna symbolically represented the mankind when he cried "chanchalam hi manah Krishna" , and yet Krishna's reply about "practice" (abhyaasa) easily eludes. One of the greatest modern Sanskrit scholars - Sri Bannaje Govindacharya says "twacha yecharati kunjaraha" (hope I am quoting it right) - meaning, an elephant immediately after bathing in river pours mud on its body. So, even when divine wipes bad karma phala, mind traps with more sanchita karma, and hence getting trapped with fear and searching too many things. I will stay focused on the blessed initiations I have received. 2. Thanks for the clarification. I feel that Lord Nrusimha is more forgiving than Mother Pratyangira, in that, after taking her name, if we are not true to ourselves and fall prey to the daily happenings and insult someone, or even if just bad words come out of mouth, Mother teaches a lesson immediately! No doubt in that. Once again, respectful pranams to both of you. Lokaa samastaa sukhinobhavantu Anil PS: For some reason I could not log back in or reset the password; had to register again using the same ID.
August 17, 2019 02:51 AM
Greetings. I am currently learning this Kavacam with your guidance. Is there a recording that you can direct me to assist in correct Sanskrit pronunciation? It does not appear that YouTube contains this Kavacam.
August 18, 2019 08:37 PM
Please write to me krishna@manblunder.com. There is no youtube recording of this kavacam that I am aware of.
October 02, 2019 11:16 AM
Dear Krishnaji, Is it mandatory to recite phalashruti. Can we stop with reciting the paratyangira devi sarvartha kavacha only.
October 03, 2019 01:13 AM
Not mandatory to recite the phalashruti. I do suggest its recitation, so we know what to expect and to also ask the Divine Mother for the promised benefits.
October 05, 2019 01:24 AM
Dear KrishnaJi, In phalasruthi 6, it says purusho dakshine bahau.. Translated one who wears this kavacha on right right shoulder.. Can you please explain this part? Do we need to write this in copper sheet or something to wear it?
October 05, 2019 08:11 AM
Normally, it is written on a copper plate, which could be worn on the right arm as an amulet. Only the kavacham part is used and not the entire article! Another way it can be done, is to write or print it out on very small font on to a thin paper, which can be stuffed inside a hollow amulet. It is not necessary that one should do this, to obtain benefits. You can recite with sincere devotion and the Divine Mother will bless you in due course of time. I would recommend wearing only after one has done enough japa of the kavacam and the desire to wear is very strong, then one may do so. Simply wearing it and not performing the recitation of the kavacam may not yield any benefits.
October 05, 2019 04:49 PM
Thank you very much Krishna Ji for clarifying my doubt.
October 05, 2019 06:12 PM
One more clarification please, if we want to do multiple japa of Kavacham in a single sitting.... Do we need to recite phalashruthi everytime or after slokha 10 can We go to slokha 1(pranavam me sirah patu) and continue till 10 again?
October 06, 2019 08:06 PM
You would jump to śloka 1 - "oṃ praṇavaṃ me śiraḥ pātu". The phala śruti should be recited last. Sometimes, it can be skipped if time does not allow. I do however, recommend reciting it as well.
October 06, 2019 10:49 PM
Thank you KrishnaJi.
October 08, 2019 06:23 PM
Many people say, we should chant/recite Pratyangira mantras only after sunset or at night. How true is it? if we chant after sunrise will there be no effect? is there any particular reason this rule has been imposed if it is true? Can you please throw some light on this Krishna JI?
December 10, 2019 02:49 PM
Shreyas, not necessary to chant in night , u can chant anytime.
July 22, 2020 03:15 AM
Hello Sir. I'm a bit confused. I really want to recite this Kavacam. From which part to which part do I can chant for chanting multiple times? Or can I chant the whole paragraph?
July 25, 2020 11:22 PM
If it not much of a problem, recite the entire kavacam at dawn, noon and dusk. That should be sufficient and over a period of time, you will see some benefits. If you desire to recite multiple times per sitting, then you may choose to recite the verses from 1 to 10 in the Viniyoga section multiple times. Since it's not a very big stotram, you may also recite the entire kavacam multiple times as well. There is no harm in doing so.
August 20, 2020 05:44 PM
Sir, Thanks for sharing this. Please note that the sanskrit text is incorrect in lines 1 (reem instead of hreem) and 4 (raamhi instead of braamhi).
August 20, 2020 08:34 PM
Also, is devatha Pratyangira or Sadashiva ?
August 24, 2020 03:43 AM
The corrections have been made. The devata is śrīmat pratyaṅgirā as mentioned in the verse.
August 25, 2020 06:03 AM
Dear Krishanaji, Namaste. in Viniyoog part , last line, it should be sadashiv devta prityarthe or pratyangira devta prityarthe? pls guide. regards
August 25, 2020 08:13 AM
It is published exactly as listed in the scriptures.
October 03, 2020 01:21 AM
Dear Guruji, Pranam. i wish to start reciting this kavach sonce navratra. could you pls guide the precaution be taken. is initiation is mandatory requirement for reciting this kavach? need your blessings and guidance and blessings. best regards
October 03, 2020 08:03 PM
In general, recitation of Kavacas of such deities is most effective when performed as part of the mantra japa sādhana. But you may still recite it without taking an initiation and see if it still appeals to you. If you are fully drawn towards the Divine Mother, then please seek an initiation from a practicing/qualified guru and proceed further.
October 18, 2020 04:46 PM
Sir. I have a close friend who is suffering very badly now. He has done mantra sadhanas for Maa Pratyangira without chanting the Kavacam. The sadhanas were done many years ago. Is there any way to help situations like this sir? Can he recite the kavacam to help solve this problem. He is in a very bad situation now. He doesn't know that he has to recite the kavacam before doing the sadhanas. He doesn't much strength to do sadhanas now. I hope for your replies soon sir. Thank you so much
October 19, 2020 11:19 AM
Your friends problem does not seem to be because of mantra sadhana done many years ago. Go to a good astrologer and get the horoscope verified based on period that is going on chant the navagraha mantra to pacify the graha's, mantras are published in this website
March 26, 2022 06:13 AM
Guruji Pranam, i was in deep financial crisis. i was reciting this kavach for many years. finally, with great grace of God, I am out of crises, though not rich. may I continue reciting this kavach of should I stop. kindly guide. pranam
March 27, 2022 10:05 PM
We are glad that the kavacam has worked in your favor. It maybe more beneficial, if you were to combine it with any of Her mantras and yantra worship, as well as the recitation of Her stotras.
--Krishna.
May 12, 2023 05:05 PM
I have read that Pratyangira Devi is the Deity for Moksha. How does one propitiate the Great Mother to attain that? Will chanting of this Kavacam alone is enough or there is/are different Sadhanas for that?
May 14, 2023 12:05 AM
Liberation or mokṣa as it is called in Sanskrit, is extremely difficult to obtain and you may use this as a stepping stone towards it. The Kavacam alone may not be able to achieve the result without a proper practice of Her mantras, yantra as well as the relevant stotras etc. A proper initiation is required for all types of higher sādhanas.
May 17, 2023 11:05 AM
Thank you Krishnaji for your reply! How can I get or where can I get proper initiation? I plan to enter Sanyasa after retirement & completing other responsibilties. Can you guide me to where I can go?
June 09, 2023 09:06 AM
Hello Krishna Ji. Is there any prayoga Vidhi for this kavacham. Thank you
June 21, 2023 05:06 PM
In the Phalashruti 6th verse it is said that if you wear this Kavacam on your right arm it is good. How is that done? Can you please guide?
June 22, 2023 06:06 AM
You can get an armlet made with the kavacam printed on it and wear it on your upper right arm preferably, so it remains hidden. Do not do this if you are not initiated into any of Her mantras and permitted to recite this kavacam by your guru.
June 22, 2023 03:06 PM
Oh! Thank you for the warning. I have just started on a basic Siddhi Mantra. But I have been reciting this Kavacham once a day since the last 2 months. I had read somewhere in the site that reciting this Kavacam alone will not cause any issue & no other Mantras. Is reciting the Kavacam once a day a problem too?
June 23, 2023 02:06 AM
When in doubt, follow the guidance of the tantra or better still, that of the initiating guru. If you are doing this with self-initiation, you may continue if you have a very strong intuition to recite the Stotra. It is always best to have zero expectations and let the Divine Mother guide as She wills. If you are desirous of obtaining benefits, then my suggestion is to find an appropriate guru who can guide you to the mantra japa, yantra pūja and stotras.
June 23, 2023 11:06 AM
I am so glad to hear that. Yes it was a strong urge to start chanting this Kavacha. I say it only once a day, early morning before leaving the house. And like you said, I have left it to my Divine Mother's will to guide me. I had mentioned this to my Guruji that I recite this Kavacam everyday. I am very much indebted to this site for the guidance. I also found my Guru from this site only. I am lucky to have found this site. May we all move forward in our spiritual quest. My humble pranaams to the makers of this site and for your selfless service to the path and guidance to us uninitiates who otherwise would have had no source to start our respective journey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
July 28, 2023 03:07 PM
Good afternoon Krishnaji! I have just come across the Pratyangira Gayatri Mantra. Is it okay to chant this mantra or should I refrain from it without initiation? I am still continuing reciting the Kavacham once a day in the morning.
July 28, 2023 11:07 PM
It should be chanted with a proper initiation to any of the Divine Mother's mantras. This holds true for the Kavacam also, but you may chant the kavacam if you are unable to find a proper guru to help you. But please do consider visiting Her temples and performing the proper rituals to propitiate Her. Safest to recite would be Her 108 attributes without any initiation followed by any kavacas. The benefits accrue when a sincere devotee seeks a proper initiation and performs the yantra āvaraṇa pūja from time to time and also completes the prescribed puraścaraṇa rituals.
July 29, 2023 11:07 AM
Pranaam Krishnaji! Thank you for answering my query. I am from Mumbai & I do not know any Gurus here who can instruct me or initiate me in this journey. Also, from my search, I have come to know that there are only a few Pratyangira Devi Temples in India and almost all of them are in the South. Is there any online mode for booking a Yantra Avarana Puja & will it be effective? If so, how frequently should it be done? One more thing that I want to ask you is, is it okay to keep a small idol of Maa in the small mandir at home with the other deities? I read somewhere that because she is an Ugra Murti, her idol or photo should not be kept at home? Is that true? Kindly guide me. Thank you.
August 02, 2023 08:08 AM
It is better to learn the entire procedure from a guru who is willing to teach you how to worship the yantra and is also well versed with the mantras. The process is a bit time consuming but is worth the effort if you practice the rituals regularly. They are effective to most people that I have come across. Performing the rituals through online booking etc may not be the best approach forward, especially if you are serious about the mantra japa. You can definitely keep a small idol at home. I have one at home and offer prayers daily.
August 10, 2023 05:08 PM
Dear Prishanaji, Pranaam! I assure I am serious about Maa's Upasana. The online booking of mantra was only because you mentioned that poojas have to be done in temple and there are no Pratyangira Temples anywhere close to where I live. Also, although I want to do her Upasana, I am actually very afraid to do it without proper guidance because she is a Ugra Devta and I have read too many warnings to blindly jump into it. In such a scenario, what can I do? I have now learnt the Kavacham by-heart, thanks to Maa's blessings and enjoy chanting it even while working or even while driving. What should be my further course of action? I am already chanting a mantra given by Jayantji since the last couple of months, which I am to do for atleast 2-3 years as advised by him. Kindly guide me.
August 11, 2023 06:08 AM
Follow the directions given to you by your guru Shri Jayanth ji. He is my first choice for initiations! Regarding the pujas, we don't teach them and rarely write about them on our website, so the recommendation is to find a guru to teach you how to perform the same at home or you may learn from a priest presiding at any temple where the main deity is your upāsana deity, which in this case is Śrī Pratyaṅgirā. I understand that there are no temples in your area and you do not have any access to a guru who can teach you the associated procedures. You may try and book online as the last resort if you are unable to travel to a place where there are Śrī Pratyaṅgirā temples that are able to accommodate your request. I can also recommend Shri Krishna ji of Medhayoga Youtube channel, who will be able to teach you the paddhatis related to Śrī Pratyaṅgirā. It is not easy to get this nod, but you can try. The other alternative would be to join any Tantra courses where they can teach all the procedures.
August 14, 2023 01:08 PM
Yes Krishnaji! I am following his instructions completely. I will also try and get in touch with Krishnaji of Medhayoga Channel. How effective are these online Tantra courses that you mention? Are the teachers there really who they say they are?
September 13, 2023 11:09 PM
Namaste. Is it possible or advisable to add nyasas for this to enhance meditation? I have tried rishyadi nyasa with this during Brahma muhurta meditation, and it seems to clear space in my head for better focus, along with perhaps some metaphysical/ subtle energetic effects. Would the following be correct words, along with the typical placement procedure? : oṃ śrī sarvārtha sādhaka kavacasya śiva ṛṣaye namaḥ śirasi । oṃ virāṭ namaḥ mukhe । oṃ śrīmat pratyaṅgirā devatāyai namaḥ hṛdi । oṃ aiṃ bījaya namaḥ guhye । oṃ hrīṃ śaktaye namaḥ pādayoḥ । oṃ śrīṃ kīlakāya namaḥ nabhau । oṃ śrī sadāśiva devatā prītyarthe pāṭhe viniyogāya namaḥ sarvānge।
October 07, 2023 01:10 PM
Humble Pranaams Krishnaji, I tried getting in touch with Krishnaji of Medhayoga. He responded too but it couldn't go further because of not having his email id. I decided also not to go ahead with learning rituals because I feel that Maa does not want me to do that. I believe that she is guiding me in my journey or rather I like to believe that she is. So I will just read the Maa's Ashtothara Shatnaamavali & the Kavacam for now. But what I want to ask you about is something else. I was reading an article on Tantra yesterday & it said to concentrate on the Ajna Chakra with a Roopam of of the trio of Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva, which I immediately realised is Maa Pratyangira. So yesterday, I tried that during my daily chanting & after the initial burst, I felt exhaustion between the eyebrow points and had to stop, while I continued the chanting. Also, surprisingly, I had rashes over my forehead, which slowly increased & I could feel it forming across my body even as I was sleeping. I did not know if it was because of the session or something I ate? SO I will be trying it today again to see if that is the case. Do you think I am doing something wrong?
October 07, 2023 09:10 PM
A few rounds of prāṇāyama are highly recommended before you get into mantra japa, kavaca or Stotra recitation, especially when you have experience symptoms such as these. Also, try and recite them at a regular pace instead of speeding up. Let it be like a conversation between you and the deity. You will find a rhythm and slowly the symptoms will wear off. Do not exert yourself in any manner and let the recitation be smooth and uplifting. This is also the reason why many try to sing the stotras to a particular melody. It is not necessary to do so, but it is important to feel relaxed and not exhausted.
October 10, 2023 11:10 AM
Humble pranaams Krishnaji! Thank you so much for replying. So I did try again like I said and like you said the effects grew lesser each time. A slight rash did develop yesterday too but it did not persist and went away. Can it be due to a clash in energies between the Mantra I am chanting & the energy of Maa, when I think about her while chanting? Do you think that is possible or just my imagination working in overdrive? Also there is something else that I need your help with. Is it okay if I send you a mail regarding this?
October 10, 2023 10:10 PM
This stotram will generate a lot of heat and rage also. So take it slowly and if possible drink some buttermilk or anything to cool you down. Also, ensure that your left nostril is active at the time of reciting the Stotram. You should not recite just after consuming food or after a workout etc. as the right nostril becomes active.
October 11, 2023 02:10 PM
Oh God! I had no idea there are so many technicalities involved. I used to just chant it just normally without knowing all this. It all makes sense now. Why even as I start by saying the Title & I start getting burps & feel acidity in the stomach, especially during evening time. Thankfully, I don't recite it after food. And the increased anger makes sense too. Very small things used to set me off initially. Comparatively, it is become better now, anger wise I mean. My wife used to keep asking me, what is wrong with you? Why do you get angry so often? I had no idea! I also need your advice on another spiritual matter that is bothering me & I don't want to mention it here in this open forum. Hence my earlier query as to whether I can send you a mail at the id you have mentioned in this site? May I?